Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-05
was glad that Mr.. Figgat had had the

,hattbe matter be passed by 30 as TO allow
Messrs. Figgat and Waddill to agree
among themselves.
MT Curlett Republican), Of Lancas-
ter, opposed postponement of a'tion.
To fix amendments on the resolution
would kill it.
Mr.. Mayo Republican,, Of West.
moreland, opposed the measure. as did
Mr.. Mallory, of Brunswick. The lat
ter said that to pass this resolution is TO
saw that the present Governor and
Lieutenant Governor are to serve one
wear longer than the term for whi,iI
they were elected. He was in favor OF
having all elections to take place at the
same time. because the present f,e-
ouency of elections are the great curse
OF this State.
Mr.. Echols, OF Augusta, moved to
recommit. which motion Mr.. Wise, OF
James City, accepted.
The resolution was recommitted.
The joint resolution provides that in
November, 1890, there shall be an
election for Governor, Lieutenant-Gov-.
ernor, Attorney-General, members OF
the House, and one half the senators,
and for members of Congress. In the
fall of 1891 there would be no election,
and in 1892 there would be an election
for President, Vice-President, members
Of the House of Representatives, and
members of the House OF Delegates,
and one half Of the senators, and IN
the fall Of 1893 there would be nJ
election.
EQUITY COUET OF RICHMOND.
The consideration of the bill estab-
fishing a court of equity in the city of
Richmond was resumed, the question
being upon the motion to reconsider
the vote by which the House refused to
order the bill to its engrossment Tues
day afternoon.
Mr.. Cardwell (Mr. Echols, of Au-
gust, in the chair made an able and
effective speech in favor of the bill, IN 10
which he did the city of Richmond full
Justice. Although this court is to be
located in Richmond city, yet every
part of the State will one time or an
other be interested in it he said.
MIR. Mallory, of Brunswick, said he
had voted against the bill. He was nov
in possession of facts which he did not
then know, and would now vote in favol
of the bill. He also spoke kindly ol
Richmond.
Mr.. Moss, OF Buckingham, opposed
giving Richmond the new court for
which she asks, and would work against
it with a vim.
Mr.. Hay, of Madison, believed thO'
he was discharging public duty in op
posing this bill.
Pending his remarks the Chair at
o'clock was vacated until 4.
Afternoon Session.
The House at o'clock was called tC
order by Mr.. Echols, OF Augusta, al
the request of Speaker Stuart, who wa
compelled to be absent.
ADVANCED on THE CALENDAR.
About twenty bills on their secon(
reading were ordered to their engross
ment.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Greene ant
Orange Telephone Company.
To allow John r. Aldrich, Treasures
of Spotsylvania county, longer time II
which to collect certain taxes.
TO amend the charter of the town o
Salem.
To permit the Board of Supervisor;
Of Floyd county to increase the public
school tax levy.
TO incorporate the Irish Creek Com
pany.
SENATE ELLIS PASSED.
To authorize the trustees of New
London Academy to lease said build
ing to the county superintendents OF
schools of Bedford and Campbell coun
ties for school purposes, with Hous'
substitute.
To authorize the Board of Super
visors of Mecklenburg county to orde
a special election upon the question o
the building or purchase of a house Il
Clarkesville magisterial district for th'
purpose of holding magisterial courts
Senate bill to empower the People
Telegraph Company Incorporated b,
the State of North Carolina to construct
operate, and maintain its line or line
OF telegraph to any point or point
within the State of Virginia.
At Gao the House adjourned